Developing Country Collaborations in Plant Genome Research (DCC-PGR)

The Developing Country Collaborations in Plant Genome Research (DCC-PGR) is an addendum to the NSF Program Solicitation, Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP). The goal of DCC-PGR awards is to support collaborative research between US scientists and scientists in developing countries to solve problems of mutual interest in agriculture, energy, and the environment. The program aims to place US and international researchers at the center of a global network of scientific excellence. Key aspects of the program include: • Collaborative research linking US researchers with partners from developing countries • Focus on research problems important to developing countries • Scientist-to-scientist interactions potentially leading to long-term partnerships • Reciprocal exchanges of investigators and students between the US and developing countries • Support for joint research projects and exchange visits • Emphasis on meeting the broad goals of the PGRP and tackling problems specific to crops grown in the developing world